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You should be done or close to done with your dealership’s taxes by now. Which means that it’s time for Foodservice Equipment Reports’ annual “Top Dealer Report” survey. Those responsible for submitting the data should receive the form via e-mail sometime this week or early next. You will also find the form on our website…

Robert Lynn, the founder of Tampa, Fla.-based Arco Food Service Supply, died Feb. 11. He was 74. Trained as a mechanical engineer, Lynn served in myriad positions—manufacturing, design and sales–throughout a long career in the foodservice E&S industry. He got his start in 1961 as a sales engineer at Alco Standard Corp. in Valley Forge,…

EnviroPure Systems, a maker of self-contained organic food-waste disposal systems, has hired Stefan Kahl as its new national sales manager. Kahl comes from the Atlanta division of U.S. Foods, where he spent nine years as specialist/category manager of non-foods/equipment and supplies. EnviroPure recently was acquired by T&S Brass and Bronze Works and moved its headquarters…

Three well-known manufacturers’ representatives—Gary Bowker, Ed McCarthy and Joseph Sabatino—passed away last month. All three died, coincidentally, on May 22. Gary Bowker, 62, served with Denver-based The Redstone Group. According to MAFSI, of which he was a longtime member, Bowker will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, wonderful smile and his love of…

Northern California-based Myers Restaurant Supply LLC has positioned itself as a national force in E&S with its new division: Myers Restaurant Supply—East. The new branch, based in Marlton, N.J., will service the entire Eastern Seaboard but boast a strong focus on the New York metro area. The Santa Rosa, Calif., full-service dealer has teamed up…

Thinking ahead? If you already know you and your colleagues will be heading to Chicago next May to attend the 2014 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, you can save 60% on your registration. The NRA has opened up early-bird online-only discount pricing through Nov. 15. Attendees for…

There are a few days left to apply for scholarships to next spring’s University of Industrial Distribution program. The 10 scholarships, valued at $995, are funded by the FEDA Educational Foundation for dealer middle managers seeking career advancement in the distribution arena. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 25. The four-day UID program for foodservice…